To speed up the configuration tasks and allow you to test and troubleshoot your configuration as you develop it, a tutorial startup database (Startup.fhx) is provided in the DeltaV Samples\BatchTutorial directory. This database contains three control module classes and two phase classes. In addition, there is an .fhx file called Simulation.fhx that contains five simulation modules (such as TANKSIM and RESET_SIM) that allow you to run the paint process and troubleshoot your configuration.
The control module classes and phase classes provided in the startup database, Startup.fhx, are listed in the table below.
| Class Name | Class Type | Description | Modules to be Created from the Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOTAL_FLOW | control module class | keeps track of the total input to the color tank | TOTAL_FLOW_100 TOTAL_FLOW_200 TOTAL_FLOW_300 |
| FLOW_CONTROL | control module class | controls the inlet valve to the color tank; controls the outlet valve from the base tank | FIC_COLOR_100 FIC_COLOR_200 FIC_COLOR_300 FIC_BASE_400 |
| 2STATE_MTR | control module class | controls the outlet pumps for base tank and blenders; controls the agitate motors for the blenders | MTR_400 MTR_500 MTR_600 AGIT_500 AGIT_600 |
| CHG_BASE | phase class | logic for charging the blender with the base ingredient | |
| DRAIN | phase class | logic for draining the blender |
In addition, the DeltaV\Samples\BatchTutorial directory includes a DeltaV Operate graphic (Process.grf), as shown in the overview, that includes the major equipment and control modules for the application. It also contains a batch help graphic (Batch.grf) that allows you to manually run the phases and test the configuration before you create recipes. The DeltaV\Samples\BatchTutorial directory also includes another .fhx file, Complete.fhx, that contains the entire database for those who want to review the tutorial configuration without going through all the exercises.